Special City Council

City Council Meeting Agenda August 4, 2026 CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Valerie Amezcua Mayor Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Councilmember – Ward 1 Councilmember ­ Ward 2 Phil Bacerra Jessie Lopez Councilmember ­ Ward 4 Councilmember ­ Ward 3 David Penaloza Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Mayor Pro Tem ­ Ward 6 Councilmember ­ Ward 5 Mayor and Council telephone: 714­647­6900 Agenda item inquiries: 714­647­6520 Sonia R. Carvalho Alvaro Nuñez Jennifer L. Hall City Attorney City Manager City Clerk In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows: Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Page 1 8/4/2026 Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa­ana.org/agendas­and­minutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows: Vision ­ The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission ­ To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents. Guiding Principles ­ Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency Code of Ethics and Conduct ­ At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways: MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to: Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M­30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review. SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review. LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 Page 2 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk 965 8/4/2026 when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in­person or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways: MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to: Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M­30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review. SENDING E­MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santa­ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review. LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900­ 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak. IN­PERSON OPTION ­ Members of the public can provide in­person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in­person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair. The following designated public comment periods are: 1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM Page 3 OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your8/4/2026hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.  “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair. The following designated public comment periods are: 1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON­AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak. 3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio. About the Agenda To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ). CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza Mayor Page 4 Valerie Amezcua 8/4/2026 City Manager Alvaro Nuñez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ). CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager Alvaro Nuñez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall ROLL CALL ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: a. Love Pham, et al. v. City of Santa Ana et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30­2023­01337853 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Part­Time Non­Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU­PTNCS) RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER Page 5 8/4/2026 ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez  54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Part­Time Non­Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU­PTNCS) RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager Alvaro Nuñez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua WORDS OF INSPIRATION Shane Parr, Teen Challenge of Southern California ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to OC Bomberos for Outstanding Contributions to the Community 2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to La Colmena for Outstanding Contributions to the Community 3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez Declaring August 2026 as Chicano Heritage Month CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non­agenda items, with the exception of public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened. CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Page 6 staff recommendations on the following 8/4/2026 Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non­agenda items, with the exception of public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened. CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 4. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. 5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes. 6. Appoint Erica Gonzalez Nominated by Councilmember Vazquez as the Ward 2 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Appoint Erica Gonzalez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes) 7. Quarterly Report of Contracts for Non­Public Works and Public Works Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 up to $50,000 for Non­Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works authorized by the City Manager as permitted by Charter Section 421. 8. Report of Settlements for General Liability Claims and Worker’s Compensation Claims Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045. 9. Employee Benefits Rates for 2027 Plan Year Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: ReceivePageand 7 file Employee Benefits Rates from January 8/4/2026 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027.  April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as permitted by City Council Resolution 2018­045. 9. Employee Benefits Rates for 2027 Plan Year Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Receive and file Employee Benefits Rates from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027. 10. Status Report on the Identification and Historic Evaluation of Public Artworks by Emigdio Vasquez, Sergio O’Cadiz Moctezuma, and Additional Artists Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Receive and file this report. 11. Planning Commission’s Adoption of a Resolution Renaming Rosita Park, Located at 706 N. Newhope Street, as Frank and Irene Palomino Park Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 2026­0001 renaming Rosita Park, located at 706 N. Newhope Street, as Frank and Irene Palomino Park. 12. Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2024­02, County Tract Map No. 19328 at 510 North Harbor Boulevard (Applicant: Century Communities of California, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 2024­02, County Tract Map No. 19328 at 510 North Harbor Boulevard. 13. Legal Services Agreement with Fujii Law Group LLP (Non­General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fujii Law Group, LLC for the period of August 4, 2026 through August 3, 2029, with an option to extend the term of the agreement for up to one (1) additional year, in the amount of $550,000 for legal services (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 14. Agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. for Communication and Media­ Related Services (Specification No. 25­147) (General Fund) Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. to provide communication and media­related services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $150,000 annually from August 4, 2026 through August Page 3, 8 8/4/2026 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not­to­exceed amount of $750,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).  Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. to provide communication and media­related services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $150,000 annually from August 4, 2026 through August 3, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not­to­exceed amount of $750,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 15. Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Microsoft 365 Migration (Specification No. 27­003) (Non­General Fund) Department(s): Information Technology Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. to provide Microsoft 365 Migration in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for a one­year term beginning August 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX). 16. Agreement with C3 Office Solutions LLC dba C3 Tech for Managed Print Services (Specification No. 27­001) (General and Non­General Fund) Department(s): Information Technology Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with C3 Office Solutions LLC dba C3 Tech to provide Managed Print Services in an amount of $750,000 for a term beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring May 1, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 17. Agreement with The Pumpkin Factory, LLC for Carnival Services (Specification No. 26­017) (General Fund) Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with The Pumpkin Factory, LLC to provide Carnival Services for a term beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring July 31, 2027, with provisions up to four (4), one­year extensions (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 18. Purchase Order to Unhinged LLC for Modular Simunition Training House (Specification No. 26­064A) (Non­General Fund – U.S. Dept. of Treasury Asset Forfeiture Funds) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Unhinged LLC for Modular Simunition Training house in an amount not to exceed $98,891. 19. Agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC to Provide Physical Health and Wellness­Related Services to the Santa Ana Police Department (Specification No. 26­082) (Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC to provide physical health and wellness­related services to the Santa Ana Police PageDepartment 9 for a term beginning September8/4/2026 1, 2026 and expiring August 31, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one (1)­year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $867,789 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).  26­082) (Non­General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with O2X Human Performance, LLC to provide physical health and wellness­related services to the Santa Ana Police Department for a term beginning September 1, 2026 and expiring August 31, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one (1)­year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $867,789 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 20. Agreements with B&D Towing, Inc., Greater Southern California Towing, Inc., MetroPro Road Services, Inc., and Standard Enterprises, Inc. dba TO’ and MO’ Towing for Police Rotational Towing and Storage Services (Specification No. 26­057) (General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the following vendors for an initial one­year term from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year renewal options to provide police rotational towing and storage services on an as­need basis (Agreement Nos. A­2026­ XXX): Vendor Location B&D Towing, Inc. Santa Ana, CA Greater Southern California Towing, Inc. Santa Ana, CA MetroPro Road Services, Inc. Costa Mesa, CA TO’ and MO’ Towing Santa Ana, CA 21. Purchase Order Contract to Premo Construction, Inc. for Fleet Air Compressor System Replacement (Specification No. 26­031) (Non­General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $157,960 of spendable fund balance in the Equipment Maintenance­Garage Operation, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account, and appropriate the same amount into the Equipment Maintenance­Garage Operation, Machinery & Equipment expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Award a purchase order contract to Premo Construction, Inc. to replace the fleet air compressor system for a total estimated cost of $157,960, which includes $143,600 for the purchase order contract and $14,360 for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 22. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement for the Sale of Land at 2245 S. Main Street (Project No. 13­6792) (Non­General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $136,250 in revenue from the purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 05917002­57071) and appropriate it to the City Street Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 05917666­66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) Page 10 recognizing $408,750 in revenue from 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment 8/4/2026 the purchase and sale agreement into Measure M­Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement­OCTA revenue account (03217002­57004). Receipt of Measure M­  Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $136,250 in revenue from the purchase and sale agreement into the Select Street Construction, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 05917002­57071) and appropriate it to the City Street Projects, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 05917666­66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $408,750 in revenue from the purchase and sale agreement into Measure M­Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement­OCTA revenue account (03217002­57004). Receipt of Measure M­ Street Construction proceeds will be disbursed to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) upon project final billing reconciliation. (Requires five affirmative votes) 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with South Main Arwad LLC for the sale of City­owned property located at 2245 S. Main Street (APN No. 403­141­08) in the amount of $545,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 4. Approve amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026­27 Capital Improvement Program to add $136,250 of Select Street Construction funds for the Bristol Street Phase 3A Project (No.13­6792). 23. Award of an Agreement with Dokken Engineering for Design Services to Address Caltrans Bridge Inspection Report Recommendations (Project No. 25­6986) (Non­ General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $282,400 in grant funding into the Select Street Construction, Federal Grant­Indirect revenue account (No. 05917002­52001) and appropriate it to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 05917660­66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026­27 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $282,400 in Design funds for the Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program Project (No. 25­6986). 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dokken Engineering to provide Professional Design Services in an amount not­to­exceed $572,935 for a one­year term beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring August 3, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year extensions (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 24. Award of Aggregate Agreements with Global Power Group, Inc., Odyssey Power Corporation, Quinn Company dba Quinn Power Systems, and West Coast Energy Systems, LLC for On­Call Generator Maintenance and Repair Services (Specification No. 26­075) (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with Global Power Group, Inc., Odyssey Power Corporation, Quinn Power Systems, and West Coast Energy Systems, LLC to provide on­call generator maintenance and repair services beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring August 3, 2027, with an estimated annual budget of $115,000, with provisions for four, one­year extensions, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $575,000 (Core Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). Page 11 8/4/2026 25. Award of Aggregate Agreements with General Pump Company, Inc., Layne Christensen Company, and Weber Water Resources CA, LLC for On­Call Water Well,  agreements with Global Power Group, Inc., Odyssey Power Corporation, Quinn Power Systems, and West Coast Energy Systems, LLC to provide on­call generator maintenance and repair services beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring August 3, 2027, with an estimated annual budget of $115,000, with provisions for four, one­year extensions, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $575,000 (Core Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 25. Award of Aggregate Agreements with General Pump Company, Inc., Layne Christensen Company, and Weber Water Resources CA, LLC for On­Call Water Well, Pump, and Motor Rehabilitation and Repair Services (Specification No. 26­063) (Non­General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with General Pump Company, Inc., Layne Christensen Company, and Weber Water Resources CA, LLC to provide on­call water well, pump, and motor rehabilitation and repair services beginning August 4, 2026 and expiring August 3, 2027, with an estimated annual budget of $550,000, with provisions for four, one­year extensions for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,750,000 (Core Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 26. Award Aggregate Agreements with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., ENFRA MCC, LLC, and Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service, Maintenance, and Repairs (General & Non­General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., ENFRA MCC, LLC, and Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. to provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning service, maintenance, and repairs for an estimated total amount of $376,583 for an initial one­ year term beginning August 4, 2026, and expiring August 3, 2027, with provisions for four, one­year extensions for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,882,915 (Core Agreement No. A­2026­XXX). 27. Resolution Requesting the California State Legislature to Amend Assembly Bill 645 to Authorize the City of Santa Ana to Establish a Speed Safety System Pilot Program Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution requesting that the California State Legislature amend Assembly Bill 645 (Friedman) to authorize eligibility for the City of Santa Ana to establish and operate a Speed Safety System Pilot Program pending future Council approval. RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUESTING THAT THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE AMEND ASSEMBLY BILL 645 (FRIEDMAN) TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ESTABLISH A SPEED SAFETY SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM 28. Resolution Supporting State Legislation to Improve Utility Affordability, Strengthen Page 12Accountability of Investor­Owned Utilities8/4/2026 Ratepayer Protections, and Increase Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Supporting State Legislation to Improve  THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUESTING THAT THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE AMEND ASSEMBLY BILL 645 (FRIEDMAN) TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ESTABLISH A SPEED SAFETY SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM 28. Resolution Supporting State Legislation to Improve Utility Affordability, Strengthen Ratepayer Protections, and Increase Accountability of Investor­Owned Utilities Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Supporting State Legislation to Improve Utility Affordability, Strengthen Ratepayer Protections, and Increase Accountability of Investor­Owned Utilities During the 2025–2026 California Legislative Session. RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE UTILITY AFFORDABILITY, STRENGTHEN RATEPAYER PROTECTIONS, AND INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY OF INVESTOR­OWNED UTILITIES DURING THE 2025­2026 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION 29. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State Regional Coordination Grant Award Agreement AA611027 (Non­General Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Regional Coordination Project grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of California – Employment Development Department, WIOA and approve Appropriation Adjustment for $1,000,000 for the CareerRx OC healthcare initiative. RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION BETWEEN LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND SUPPORT TO LOW­INCOME COMMUNITIES IN SANTA ANA 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including but not limited to agreements with subrecipients, consultants, and contractors. 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,000,000 in funds from Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act­Federal Grant­Indirect account (no. 12318002­52001) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 12318729­various). (Requires five affirmative votes) 30. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026­03 – Watermarke Sandpointe Mixed­Use Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.) (Continued from City Council Meeting of July 7, 2026; Item No. 18) Department(s): Planning andPage 13 Agency, Community Development Agency Building 8/4/2026 Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026­03; and  3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,000,000 in funds from Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act­Federal Grant­Indirect account (no. 12318002­52001) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 12318729­various). (Requires five affirmative votes) 30. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026­03 – Watermarke Sandpointe Mixed­Use Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.) (Continued from City Council Meeting of July 7, 2026; Item No. 18) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026­03; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2026­03 FOR A MIXED­USE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOW­ INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 411­111­07, 411­111­09, 411­111­10, AND 411­111­11) 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55­year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multi­family residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely low­income households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX); and 3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR 31. City of Santa Ana Metropolitan Water District Board Representative Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to the Metropolitan Water District Board to represent the City of Santa Ana. 32. Ordinance Amendment No. 2026­01 to Amend Several Sections of Chapter 30 (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Relating to Modification of Historic Properties, Demolition by Neglect, Historic Property Transfer Disclosure, and Other Amendments of an Administrative Nature Department(s): Planning and Page 14 Agency Building 8/4/2026 Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance Amendment No. 2026­01 to amend several sections of Chapter  Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to the Metropolitan Water District Board to represent the City of Santa Ana. 32. Ordinance Amendment No. 2026­01 to Amend Several Sections of Chapter 30 (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Relating to Modification of Historic Properties, Demolition by Neglect, Historic Property Transfer Disclosure, and Other Amendments of an Administrative Nature Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance Amendment No. 2026­01 to amend several sections of Chapter 30 (Places of Historical and Architectural Significance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Modification of Historic Properties, Demolition by Neglect, Historic Property Transfer Disclosure, and other items of an administrative nature; and ORDINANCE NO. NS­XXXX entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2026­01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES, DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT, HISTORIC PROPERTY TRANSFER DISCLOSURE, AND OTHER ITEMS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE NATURE, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading 2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under state CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2), Section 15060(c)(3), and Section 15061(b)(3). 33. City of Santa Ana FY 2026­27 to FY 2031­32 Five­Year Strategic Plan Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Adopt the City of Santa Ana FY 2026­27 to FY 2031­32 Five­Year Strategic Plan. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR** PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items. 34. Appeal Application No. 2026­01 ­ Appealing the Decision of the Planning Commission to Approve Site Plan Review No. 2026­01 and Approve One Incentive/Concession and Two Waivers Page 15 or Reductions of Development Standards for 8/4/2026 the Think Together Property Located at 2101 East Fourth Street Department(s): Planning and Building Agency  **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR** PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items. 34. Appeal Application No. 2026­01 ­ Appealing the Decision of the Planning Commission to Approve Site Plan Review No. 2026­01 and Approve One Incentive/Concession and Two Waivers or Reductions of Development Standards for the Think Together Property Located at 2101 East Fourth Street Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2026­ 01, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Site Plan Review No. 2026­01 and one incentive/concession and two waivers or reductions of development standards pursuant to State Density Bonus Law, to be memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026­01, to facilitate the construction of a seven­story mixed­use development consisting of 274 residential units, including 14 affordable units for extremely low­income households, and approximately 20,714 square feet of ground­floor commercial space for the property located at 2101 East Fourth Street (APN:400­041­03). RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2026­01, THEREBY UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2026­01 AND ONE INCENTIVE/CONCESSION AND TWO WAIVERS OR REDUCTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW, TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2026­01, BASED ON FINDINGS, INCLUDING A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT WAS EXEMPT UNDER CEQA SECTION 15168, FOR A SEVEN STORY MIXED­USE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 274 RESIDENTIAL UNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2101 EAST FOURTH STREET (APN: 400­041­03) **END OF PUBLIC HEARING** CITY MANAGER COMMENTS COUNCIL COMMENTS AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting. Future Items 1. Public Hearing – TEFRA 1200 N. Main St. 2. Study Session – Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Page 16 8/4/2026 3. Construction Contract – Memory Lane and Flower Street Improvements Project 4. Construction Contract/RFP for Design­Build of Cabrillo Park Restroom and Concession Building Improvement Project members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting. Future Items 1. Public Hearing – TEFRA 1200 N. Main St. 2. Study Session – Comprehensive Zoning Code Update 3. Construction Contract – Memory Lane and Flower Street Improvements Project 4. Construction Contract/RFP for Design­Build of Cabrillo Park Restroom and Concession Building Improvement Project POSTING STATEMENT: On July 28, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa­ana.gov/agendas­and­minutes. Page 17 8/4/2026